What is the cheapest way to get from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The cheapest way to get from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train and bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 11h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The fastest way to get from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at St Erth via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The distance between Essex and St Ives (Cornwall) is 349 miles. The road distance is 323.3 miles.

How do I travel from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car?

The best way to get from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs £150 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall)?

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) bus from?

Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) train from?

Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train, bus or fly from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs £150 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 12h 27m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £180 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) bus arrive?

Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) train arrive?

Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall)?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) is 323 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall).

Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 4120+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 43m
£157–308
Fly London Stansted Airport to Land'S End Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Land'S End Airport (LEQ)plane STN - LEQ
9h 57m
£37–179
Train, bus
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
11h 44m
£72–131
Drive 321.5 mi
1. Drive from Essex to St Ives (Cornwall)car 321.5 mi
6h 19m
£78–113
Fly London Stansted Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
6h 43m
£65–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
12h 27m
£73–175
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
9h 26m
£190–435
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
7h 31m
£111–292

Essex to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and bus

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Distance: 346.7 mi
Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Essex, England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

You can take a train from White Notley to Harbour Hotel via Stratford, London Paddington, St Erth, and Interchange in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Harbour Hotel via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Foundry Square in around 12h 27m.

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